Xiao Yizheng said "I dare not drink" in his mouth, but his body was very honest and finally drank the white fungus lotus seed soup.

Qingxi felt that her coaxing plan was completed, and she was very satisfied with the food box and said goodbye to him.

Originally, she was not good at admitting her mistakes and coaxing people, and she needed to coax her family to grow up so big. Her usual method is to say a few nice words and send something delicious. Whether it's her parents or her brother, how can anyone really be angry with her, and they all laughed when they heard the two good words.

Xiao Yizheng watched her leave, but he didn't stay, and fell into contemplation alone.

When the two first met, the situation was special. At that time, he thought that this girl was clever and special. Later, when he knew that his father intended to marry the Ling family, he paid more attention to observation: she was extraordinary, courageous, and insightful. The two made an agreement, and he told himself that he would protect her and her family no matter what. Later, she married into the palace and had more opportunities to get along with each other. He further felt more beautiful about her: innocent, freewheeling, tolerant and sincere, and considerate and gentle. The lamp lit by Chao Lanyuan can warm him every time, and make him have the simple but unrealistic idea of lighting a lamp like this, guarding a person, and living this life. In the southwest, the moment he learned that she had been attacked, he panicked, feeling the fear that he felt as if he was in the abyss when he saw his mother fall in front of him. He didn't think he would ever experience it again for the rest of his life. When the news came, he was glad to know that she had used such wisdom and courage only to help herself, and he was proud, even sweet. At that time, he thought: After returning to Shangdu, can he ask her if he would like to give him the opportunity to accompany her to appreciate the lotus flowers in the backyard of the palace next year. He grew up in the palace, and then walked the rivers and lakes, whether it was a beautiful lady, a small jasper, he saw a lot, and no woman had ever given him such a colorful feeling.

But things in the world don't always work out that way.

He knew that she had a childhood sweetheart in her heart, and it was not his own way of doing things to be cautiously tested, but he still tried again and again.

But today, this is a blow to the face, which makes him feel that he is both pathetic and narrow-minded.

Since she doesn't like it, why should she force it.

Since she doesn't want to, why should she force her to stay.

For the royal family, she was an outsider, and she should not have been innocently involved in those rights and wrongs. She longed to be unrestrained, and she shouldn't have been confined to this small quadrangular city.

A few days later, the imperial court simultaneously notified the results of the Guangwang case and the Nian Concubine case. These two things are inextricably linked. On the grounds that the princess prayed for the fetus in her womb, the imperial court lowered the criminal law sentencing for those involved.

King Guang's family was assigned to Danzhou, the most remote part of the dynasty, and was not allowed to enter Shangdu for life. Concubine Nian entered the royal Taoist temple and was not allowed to go out for life. And Yu Shen can only spend the rest of his life in prison. The southwestern officials involved in the case also received their own punishments.

At this time, however, these two matters are no longer the focus of discussion between the government and the opposition.

The most discussed thing inside and outside the imperial court a few days ago was that Danda killed the envoys sent by the imperial court to mediate negotiations.

The two armies fought and did not kill. This act was an outrage.

At this time, the Luohe River basin was flooded with heavy rains for several days. This has led to a lot of discussion among the people.

It is said that floods are frequent in summer, but this is autumn, how can there be a vision? Folk narratives are becoming more and more bizarre. The three of them became tigers, all of them were golden, and the flood had not yet washed away their homes, and some people had already moved their families to avoid disasters because of rumors, which also caused panic among the people in the capital of Luojing.

The emperor thought about it again and again, and asked the crown prince Xiao Yihe to go to Luojing, on the one hand, the commander-in-chief commanded the flood control and disaster relief to help the people, and on the other hand, calmed down the folk rumors and appeased the people. At the same time, he also mobilized the army forces near Shangdu to follow the prince to disaster relief. Letting the prince of the country come to the front line in person is undoubtedly full of weight, and it is also conducive to the resolution of the matter as soon as possible.

When Xiao Yihe left Shangdu, Xiao Yizheng went to see him off, and by the way, he also sent someone to escort Tingmeng to Luojing Shangqing Palace.

"I'm afraid it will take some time for me to go, you go into the palace to see your father and queen mother." Xiao Yihe advised.

Xiao Yizheng bowed: "Third brother, don't worry." In addition, the princess will also visit the imperial sister-in-law more often. ”

After Xiao Yihe got on the frame, he walked to Tingmeng, who was following behind, sighed, and said earnestly: "There are still some concubines living in the Shangqing Palace, and the conditions are not good, but it is a good place for self-cultivation. I have arranged for you to do some work to take care of the flowers and plants, and you are not allowed to leave the palace without my permission, so that you can reflect on and atone for your sins. ”

Listening to dreams always kept his head down and remained silent.

"Let's go!" He waved his hand and walked towards the chase first.

Tingmeng only raised his head at this time, looked at his back with teary eyes, and knelt down to worship.

The emperor went to Fahua Temple to offer incense and pray for the blessings of the people in the Luohe River Valley. After returning to the palace, he discussed the northwest affairs with the important ministers of the court and the central government non-stop.

Almost everyone is saying: it's tolerable, it's unbearable.

Xiao Zhe pressed against his forehead, closed his eyes, and frowned. "To be honest, I don't want to fight." His tone was weak, and he was tired from the worries and fatigue of the days. "The lives of the soldiers are also their lives, and the safety of the people at the border is also the safety of the country. The army has not moved, the grain and grass go first, and this war costs money. If it were not necessary, it would have been better for the people to use these taels of silver. ”

"Your Majesty, raise soldiers for a thousand days, and use them for a while. Besides, if troops are sent, they are also outside the borders and will not endanger Beisuzhou. The left guard of the military department took the lead in replying.

"Zuo Shangshu's words, the minister agrees today." Jia Jian'an, the secretary of the ministry, echoed.

Zuo Wei gave him a strange look. The two have a lot of political disagreements, and it is common for them to compete with each other. It's really rare to hear him say a word of agreement today, which gives birth to a sense of good and bad comfort in my heart.

Jia Jian'an continued: "Your Majesty, the dynasty does not want to fight, but it is not afraid of war. This time, it was Danda who invaded Gaofan, Kuli first, abandoning morality and killing me to make the last, no matter which angle we stand on, we have to fight. ”

Huo Zhanghuai, the Qing of Honglu Temple, stood up and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the excerpts of the Northwest Protectorate have been piled up. The small oasis countries on the road of commerce and trade have asked for help from our country, and this is also the obligation that our kingdom should undertake in order to maintain the security of the vast region in the northwest and to ensure the smooth flow of commerce and trade. ”

"Ling Aiqing, can the marching budget of this household be made?" Xiao Zhe asked softly.

Ling Deyan bowed his head and said respectfully: "According to the battle plan provided by the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Household has calculated all the expenses, and the minister thinks that it can be beaten. ”

Xiao Zhe nodded slightly, as if he was very weak.

Zuo Wei was indignant again: "I heard that the Khurle Khan of Danda shouted after capturing Kuli: saying that I Dacheng would not dare to fight in depth in the desolate land of the northwest, and even if I did, I would not be able to overcome the many difficulties of the northwest march, so I would definitely not send troops there." Too arrogant! ”

Zhongshu Ling Yang Zhi stroked his beard and said calmly: "Your Majesty, this battle, I will fight it." Mo said that the northwestern countries have asked for help, and if they do not go to war, the restoration of the smooth and safe trade routes will damage the prestige of our Celestial Empire. Let's just say that Khurle is ambitious, and if he retreats this time, the consequences can be imagined, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not covet the territory of our dynasty. ”

The crowd echoed again.

Xiao Zhe also thought about these factors repeatedly, and knew that this battle had to be fought, but he had to be concentric.

But he had a terrible headache at this time, his heartbeat was also very fast, and his hands were trembling when he saw him. He frowned tightly, and as soon as he said, "Then ......" his eyes went black and he fell headlong.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty......" There was chaos in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

When Xiao Yizheng received the news of entering the palace in a hurry, his temples jumped, and the words in his pen were crooked. When he saw Xiao Zhe sleeping on the bed and didn't know what was going on, he was short of breath and forgot to even salute the queen, so he turned around and asked the imperial doctor: "What's the matter?" ”

The Imperial Physician lowered his head and replied in a low voice: "The saint is tired for days and days, and the internal losses are a precursor to a stroke."

"How?"

"Don't work anymore, rest and calm your nerves, slow down the liver to quench the wind, and nourish the kidneys to drive away heat."

Xiao Yizheng nodded; "There is the careful care of Imperial Doctor Lao."

The queen called him lightly: "Liulang, the prince is not here, you will go to the palace to serve the sick these days." ”

Xiao Yizheng stepped forward to support her: "Don't worry, my father will be fine, you have to take care." ”

The queen nodded worriedly.

Guo Rui came from outside and whispered to Xiao Yizheng: "Your Highness, Zhongshu Ling is still waiting in the main hall with the ministers, and he is very worried about the body of the saint. ”

Xiao Yizheng glanced at Xiao Zhe on the bed again, and followed Guo Rui to the main hall.

When everyone saw Xiao Yizheng, their expressions relaxed.

"Your Highness, is there a big problem with the Holy One?" Yang Zhi asked.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my father fainted due to too much exertion, and the imperial doctor said that he was afraid of a stroke, so he needs to recuperate with peace of mind recently."

Everyone's expressions tensed again, but they were silent.

Xiao Yizheng arched his hand and said: "Before my father improves, all matters in the court and the central government will depend on your lords." He said to Yang Zhi sincerely: "Lord Yang has to worry a lot. ”

Yang Zhi hurriedly responded: "Your Highness is polite, this is within my share." I don't know, Your Majesty is sober? ”

"Not yet."

"Did the Imperial Doctor say when he would wake up?"

"Wake up at any time." Xiao Yizheng's tone was gentle. "Don't worry, everyone, I'm afraid that today's deliberations won't be able to go on, and when my father wakes up, I will recruit you again. Tomorrow's morning dynasty, I'm afraid it's going to stop. ”

Yang Zhi nodded.

Everyone walked out of the main hall, except for worrying about the emperor's body, they all said that the soldiers were fast, and the dispatch of troops from the northwest could not be delayed. Everyone gathered around Yang Zhi and said. Yang Zhi's tone was still calm: "There are some things I can call the shots, but I can send troops to war, such a big thing, I can't be the master." The only one who can call the shots is the Holy One. ”

Zuo Wei turned to Ling Deyan and said, "I said Lord Ling, why don't you talk to His Royal Highness King Heng?" ”

Ling Deyan said humbly: "Your Highness and I never talk about the affairs of the DPRK and China. His Highness can't be the Lord in this matter. I see, did you write to the prince? ”

Yang Zhi took a deep breath and was noncommittal.

"The Holy One owes peace, and the prince will know. I'll wait until tomorrow. ”